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Nappy bag essentials - what do you actually use?

Mine weighs a tonne and I never use 80% of it. What's actually essential vs paranoid packing?

5 Replies

giggly-dove 2/7/2026

Add: small bottle of saline, plasters, paracetamol/ibuprofen for toddler.

wiggly-hamster 2/7/2026

Hand sanitiser. Always hand sanitiser.

smiley-narwhal 2/7/2026

3 nappies, wipes, change mat, spare outfit, muslin, snack, water bottle. That's it.

swift-ibis 2/10/2026

Plastic bag for dirty clothes / nappies in emergency.

bubbly-axolotl 2/13/2026

One small toy + book covers most flight/restaurant moments.